The Facilities Maintenance Technician – Mechanical Trades is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the swimming pool and fountains located on campus ensuring aesthetically pleasing appearance of fountains and proper operation of swimming pool for students, faculty and staff. In addition, this position prevents interruptions in steam flow through regular maintenance and repairs on the 2 1/2 mile of underground steam lines, traps, valves of all sizes and types within man-holes and ME rooms air compressors, pumps, hot water tanks, radiators, and heating coils of all sizes and types. To provide emergency operation and/or repair service when requested. To provide skills and knowledge related to mechanical steam distribution systems.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
T. E. Neal Heating Plant maintains the flow and desired steam pressure from the boiler plant through high pressure distribution lines to steam reduction stations within the mechanical equipment (ME) rooms and throughout campus facilities for domestic hot water, food preparation, heating and sanitation. The T.E. Neal Heating Plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Internal job number: 004063
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s). Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred:
Three (3) years of direct experience in the skilled maintenance and operations of boiler plant systems and equipment at a facility with related technology. Demonstrated skills in: collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving to achieve goals; verbal communication and listening. Prior Navy experience in the operation of steam plants a plus.
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